Who's ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland's best concerts and events—our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst... if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making a small monthly contribution to keep us alive and kickin'!) And oh boy, do we have some fun events coming at ya this week! CHECK IT OUT!


• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Elle King on August 20 at Revolution Hall!

An award-winning artist and firebrand in the country, rock, and blues circles, Elle King returns to the Rose City once more after multiple sold out dates in Portland last year! Enjoy displays of banjo mastery, powerful vocal prowess, and unmatched charisma when King takes the Rev Hall stage with her driving discography. Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!

Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Tues Aug 20, 8 pm, $50, all ages



• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see BLÜ EYES on August 18 at Mississippi Studios!

Self-produced pop singer-songwriter BLÜ EYES visits from LA with wholesome, cathartic tunes that have struck a chord with hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide. Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!

Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, Sun Aug 18, 9 pm, $22, 21+



• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Junior Brown on August 19 at Aladdin Theater!

With his unique voice, more unique songwriting, and even more unique double-necked "Guit-Steel" guitar, Junior Brown is a true “American Original.” Enjoy his dry wit and authentic country sound LIVE in Portland! Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!

Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Mon Aug 19, 8 pm, $40, all ages



• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Sean Hayes on August 15 at Polaris Hall!

Over two decades of singing and playing nationwide, Bay Area singer-songwriter Sean Hayes has honed his unique style of deeply felt, R&B-inflected folk. Enjoy live tunes layered with grit and soul at Polaris Hall! Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!

Polaris Hall, 635 N Killingsworth Ct, Thurs Aug 15, 8 pm, $25, 21+



• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see CG5 on August 17 at Aladdin Theater!

CG5 is a 24-year-old prolific singer/songwriter and music producer known for his popular YouTube channel which touts over five million subscribers. His catchy tunes have amassed over a billion streams worldwide — catch the viral star LIVE on the Aladdin stage! Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!

Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Sat Aug 17, 7 pm, $40-$190, all ages


GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday. Check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury!